R&D Engineer, Senior

<p>     </p><h2><b>JOB DESCRIPTION:</b></h2><p><b><span>Abbott in Irela</span></b></p><p><b>Have you ever wanted to make a difference?</b></p><p>At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.</p><p><br/><b>Abbott Ireland</b></p><p>In Ireland, Abbott employs around 6,000 people across ten sites. We currently have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott also has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.</p><p></p><p><b>Vascular Division Clonmel</b></p><p>Abbott Vascular is one of the world's leading vascular care businesses. Abbott Vascular is uniquely focused on advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient care by combining the latest medical device innovations with world-class pharmaceuticals, investing in research and development, and advancing medicine through training and education. Our broad line of vascular devices–which includes vessel closure, endovascular and coronary technologies–are used to treat vessel diseases of the heart, carotid arteries, and peripheral blood vessels. These vessel diseases can lead to heart attack, stroke, critical limb ischemia, and other serious vascular conditions.</p><p></p><p><b>Purpose Statement:</b></p><p><span>Provides support to the manufacturing organisation to facilitate efficient operations within the production area, to optimise existing processes, and to ensure that production goals are met. Monitors performance of equipment, machines and tools and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce non- conforming products, low yields or product quality issues.</span></p><p><span>Interfaces with quality and research and development organisations to </span><span>integrate </span><span>new products or processes into the existing manufacturing area.</span></p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities: </b></p><p></p><p><span>1.<span>   </span></span><span>Initiates and completes technical<span>  </span>activities leading to new or improved products or process</span><span>, </span><span>for current programmes </span><span>,</span><span> next generation programmes and to meet strategic goals and objectives<span> </span>of<span> </span>the<span> </span>company.<span> </span>Prepares<span> </span>reports, publishes</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>and makes presentations to communicate<span> </span>findings.</span></p><p><span><span>2.<span><span>    </span> </span></span></span><span>Analyses and solves problems from basic </span><span>engineering</span><span> principles, theories and concepts through to a wide range of complex and advanced problems which require<span>  </span>novel<span>  </span>and new innovative approaches or a major breakthrough in technology.</span></p><p><span><span>3.<span><span>    </span> </span></span></span><span>Understands engineering principles <span>theories</span></span><span>, </span><span>concepts </span><span>,</span><span> practices and techniques. Develops knowledge in a field to become </span><span>a </span><span>recognised leader or authority in an area of specialisation and applies this knowledge in leadership roles in the<span> </span>company.</span></p><p><span><span>4.<span><span>    </span> </span></span></span><span>Incorporates business policies and procedures into task completion. Understands the business needs of the company, and has knowledge of the customer needs of our business. Understands the business cycle and foresight of emerging technologies<span> </span>trends.</span></p><p><span><span>5.<span><span>    </span> </span></span></span><span>Cultivates </span><span>internal and </span><span>external </span><span>network of resources to complete tasks. </span><span>Serves </span><span>as a resource in the selection orientation and training of new engineers and<span> </span>employees. May lead a project team, determining goals and <span>objectives. Mentors</span> employees by sharing technical expertise and providing feedback and guidance.</span></p><p><span><span>6.<span><span>    </span> </span></span></span><span>Interacts cross functionally and with internal and external customers. Serves as a consultant for engineering or scientific interpretations and advice on significant matters. Acts as a spokesperson to customers on business </span><span>unit</span><span> current and future<span> </span>capabilities.</span></p><p><span><span>7.<span><span>    </span> </span></span></span><spa